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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.97, 36,240.44 and 14,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.97, 36,240.44 and 14,324.18 is: 19,767.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.97 : 36,240.44 = 14,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.97/36,240.44 = 14,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.97x = 36,240.44 × 14,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.97x = 519,114,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,114,333.02/26,260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.53

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